Front Wiper Motor

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. 2
   If necessary, release the wiper blade lock (A) by pulling up, then remove the wiper blade (B) from the inner radius of the wiper arm.

   

3. 3
   Remove the upper hood cover. (Refer to Body - "Upper Cover Panel")
4. 4
   Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A) from the motor and wiper linkage assembly.

   

5. 5
   Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage assembly (A) after removing 2 bolts.

   

6. 6
   While holding the wiper motor crank, remove the upper link (A) from the wiper motor crank.

   

   Before removing the wiper motor and linkage assembly, make sure the linkage has stopped at the automatic stop position. To accurately install the wiper motor crank, make sure the linkage is aligned with the crank in a straight line and the angle of each link. Be careful not to bend the link.

7. 7
   Remove the lower link (A) from the wiper motor crank.

   

   To accurately install the wiper motor crank, make sure the linkage is aligned with the crank in a straight line and the angle of each link. Be careful not to bend the link.

8. 8
   Remove the crank after loosening the nut.

   

9. 9
   Remove the bracket after loosening the screws.

   

10. 10
    Remove the wiper motor from the pipe.

Installation

1. 1
   Install the wiper motor and linkage assembly, then connect the wiper motor connector.

   Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

2. 2
   Install the hood upper cover.
3. 3
   Install the windshield wiper arm and blade.

   Tightening torque: 22.5 - 26 N·m

   Operate the wiper motor to make sure it is in the park position. If necessary, adjust the wiper arm and blade.

4. 4
   Install the wiper arm and blade in the specified position. A: Auto stop position (blade)

   

Inspection

1. 1
   Disconnect the connector (A) from the wiper motor.

   

2. 2
   Connect the positive (+) battery cable to terminal 3 and the negative (-) terminal to terminal 1.
3. 3
   Make sure the motor operates at low or high speed as shown in the table below.

   

   Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap and hot water. Wax treatment used by some commercial car washes. If the wiper blades are not wiped properly, clean both the windshield and the blades with a good cleaning agent or mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

4. 4
   The electrical system malfunctions can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool). The diagnostic system (diagnostic tool) provides the following information.

   1. DTC Search: Check malfunction and diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
   2. Data Analysis: Check the input/output data status of the system
   3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status
   4. S/W Management: Control other functions, including system parameter setting and zero point adjustment
5. 5
   To diagnose the vehicle using the diagnostic tool, select "DTC Analysis" and "Vehicle".

   

6. 6
   Select "Data Analysis".

   

7. 7
   Select "IBU_BCM" to view the current input/output data.